--- title: Rannatal dam - Rannastausee reservoir url: "https://www.donauregion.at/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/400713/rannatal-dam-rannastausee-reservoir.html" description: "The Rannastausee is used as a water reservoir for the Kramesau power station on the Danubeand as a fishing lake known for its biodiversity!" date: 2022-02-01 modified: 2026-03-06 --- # Rannatal dam - Rannastausee reservoir Rannatal dam - Rannastausee reservoir ======================================= Pfarrkirchen im Mühlkreis, Oberösterreich, Österreich ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/204261/EB1111D1370CA0BCCC37EB540FDD86A9E18D4DFF5D44426EE5F4C1673B94EBDC/rannatalsperre-mit-stausee.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/204262/F6B5ABE3A442BD6D9586520D2B580AE31B0341043F8429A9A6F4DA30D127DFB8/staumauer.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/204263/13E94F93FAB9278AF55D79145E3220813A175B56544D8BDACD9EABA446A9E531/wasserfall-bei-der-staumauer-rannastausee.jpg) © Open copyright © TV Pfarrkirchen Close copyright [ ![Rannatalsperre - Rannastausee in Pfarrkirchen im Mühlkreis: An expansive landscape with dense woodland and a winding lake in the centre. A curved bridge spans the lake, over which vehicles drive. The surroundings appear lush and green, with various tree species reflected in the shores and on the hillside.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/204261/EB1111D1370CA0BCCC37EB540FDD86A9E18D4DFF5D44426EE5F4C1673B94EBDC/rannatalsperre-mit-stausee.jpg "© TV Pfarrkirchen") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/204261/EB1111D1370CA0BCCC37EB540FDD86A9E18D4DFF5D44426EE5F4C1673B94EBDC/rannatalsperre-mit-stausee.jpg) © Open copyright © TV Pfarrkirchen Close copyright [ ![Rannatalsperre - Rannastausee in Pfarrkirchen im Mühlkreis: A road that winds along a lake surrounded by dense forests. A series of railings line the path that accompanies the shore of the tranquil body of water. The surroundings appear peaceful and idyllic.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/204262/F6B5ABE3A442BD6D9586520D2B580AE31B0341043F8429A9A6F4DA30D127DFB8/staumauer.jpg "© TV Pfarrkirchen") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/204262/F6B5ABE3A442BD6D9586520D2B580AE31B0341043F8429A9A6F4DA30D127DFB8/staumauer.jpg) © Open copyright © TV Pfarrkirchen Close copyright [ ![Rannatal dam - Rannastausee in Pfarrkirchen im Mühlkreis: A high stone bridge over a raging river. Water flows down from several wide openings in a cascading waterfall. The surrounding area is wooded mountain country.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/204263/13E94F93FAB9278AF55D79145E3220813A175B56544D8BDACD9EABA446A9E531/wasserfall-bei-der-staumauer-rannastausee.jpg "© TV Pfarrkirchen") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/204263/13E94F93FAB9278AF55D79145E3220813A175B56544D8BDACD9EABA446A9E531/wasserfall-bei-der-staumauer-rannastausee.jpg) © Open copyright © Krenn Albert Close copyright [ ![Rannatalsperre - Rannastausee in Pfarrkirchen im Mühlkreis: A peaceful scene with a picturesque river meandering through wooded hills and mountains. The autumnal colours of the trees are reflected on the calm surface of the water. A bridge spans the river and offers a view of the surrounding landscape.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/204264/8B042F0354ED0DE8F5DF3205B332B6E3FAA7DEDFE3A16E5E8A822D391919EBBF/rannastausee.jpg "© Krenn Albert") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/204264/8B042F0354ED0DE8F5DF3205B332B6E3FAA7DEDFE3A16E5E8A822D391919EBBF/rannastausee.jpg) © Open copyright © Stöbich Close copyright [ ![Rannatalsperre - Rannastausee in Pfarrkirchen im Mühlkreis: A calm forest lake with a mirror-smooth surface surrounded by dense forests on both sides. Mountains can be seen in the background, partly shrouded in mist. The colour palette ranges from the dark green tones of the trees to the golden sunlight shining through the leaves.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/204265/6615077791A20B6A8311338A58A6D82DBB6A6A81E553D904307E3EBB964F00FC/naherholungsgebiet-rannastausee.jpg "© Stöbich") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/204265/6615077791A20B6A8311338A58A6D82DBB6A6A81E553D904307E3EBB964F00FC/naherholungsgebiet-rannastausee.jpg) © Open copyright © TV Pfarrkirchen Close copyright [ ![Rannatalsperre - Rannastausee in Pfarrkirchen im Mühlkreis: An expansive forest landscape with a winding river that meanders through the valleys. Small settlements and fields can be seen along the banks, embedded in the hilly surroundings. The overview shows a varied, natural scenery with dense trees and meadows.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/204266/66181CCCC10C389C440B649A7FF6FEC8A8F40CDE7987E46757EB1DC3CCF9BE0F/rannastausee-staumauer-bis-oberkappel.jpg "© TV Pfarrkirchen") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/204266/66181CCCC10C389C440B649A7FF6FEC8A8F40CDE7987E46757EB1DC3CCF9BE0F/rannastausee-staumauer-bis-oberkappel.jpg) © Open copyright © TV Pfarrkirchen Close copyright [ ![Rannatalsperre - Rannastausee in Pfarrkirchen im Mühlkreis: A long wooden bridge leads over a dense, green forest. The bridge is spanned between the trees and offers a view of the surrounding vegetation. The wood of the bridge looks worn and weather-resistant, which indicates its long service life.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/204267/07934DAE664263CEB33D9968F638B7B6D0B1D8B7CD4AAC3F8C96D9655FAAD3DC/konzinger-steg.jpg "© TV Pfarrkirchen") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/204267/07934DAE664263CEB33D9968F638B7B6D0B1D8B7CD4AAC3F8C96D9655FAAD3DC/konzinger-steg.jpg) © Open copyright © TV Pfarrkirchen Close copyright [ ![Rannatalsperre - Rannastausee in Pfarrkirchen im Mühlkreis: At signposts with yellow signs indicating the Bischof-Firmian-Weg and a fitness trail in different directions. A bridge over a river or valley can be seen in the background, surrounded by wooded mountains.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/204268/AC90DC6A7EA49EB2EFD3144957423045CCF0ACE3E4CCED2C15D130A61D5D9B15/wanderregion-rannatal.jpg "© TV Pfarrkirchen") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/204268/AC90DC6A7EA49EB2EFD3144957423045CCF0ACE3E4CCED2C15D130A61D5D9B15/wanderregion-rannatal.jpg) © Open copyright © TV Pfarrkirchen Close copyright [ ![Rannatal dam - Rannastausee reservoir in Pfarrkirchen im Mühlkreis: A forest path lined with dense green trees. At a crossroads there is a signpost labelled "Fitness", which appears to direct hikers to an area called "Rannatal".](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/204269/2C02D2EED3B1288DDC8CEFAED72D99188B1469B1D72E86180657A7EAD954C536/fitnessweg-mit-10-stationen.jpg "© TV Pfarrkirchen") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/204269/2C02D2EED3B1288DDC8CEFAED72D99188B1469B1D72E86180657A7EAD954C536/fitnessweg-mit-10-stationen.jpg) © Open copyright © TV Oberkappel Close copyright [ ![Rannatalsperre - Rannastausee in Pfarrkirchen im Mühlkreis: A forest path with a wooden bridge leading over a small stream. Two people, an adult and a child, are standing on the bridge and looking into the forest. The path is surrounded by dense trees and plants, creating a green and natural environment.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/204270/1C2C539DACDA08B9962685277EE0673A7E8AE956210BB43739017FEAC2200730/kneippweg-mit-6-stationen.jpg "© TV Oberkappel") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/204270/1C2C539DACDA08B9962685277EE0673A7E8AE956210BB43739017FEAC2200730/kneippweg-mit-6-stationen.jpg) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. pets allowed Pfarrkirchen Nr. 13 4141 Pfarrkirchen im Mühlkreis [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Pfarrkirchen%20Nr.%2013%2C%204141%20Pfarrkirchen%20im%20M%C3%BChlkreis "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Pfarrkirchen%20Nr.%2013%2C%204141%20Pfarrkirchen%20im%20M%C3%BChlkreis "Link will open in a new window") ![](https://static.ecmaps.de/staticmap.jpg?experience=webarchitektur-meta&lat=48.5171&lon=13.7808&width=991&height=450&project=ttg-osm-summer-original&zoom=2000&server=meta.tourdata.at) The Rannastausee is used as a water reservoir for the Kramesau power station on the Danube and as a fishing lake known for its biodiversity! Between 1947 and 1950, the "OÖ Kraftwerke AG" built the Rannatal dam in its current form. The reservoir behind the dam serves as a water reservoir for the power station in Kramesau. The powerhouse in Kramesau is located on the Danube and is connected to the Ranna reservoir by a tunnel. The dam - which is almost 50 metres high and the dam crest is 125 metres long - dams up the Ranna for four kilometres to near the village of Oberkappl to 2.35 million cubic metres of water. The Ranna reservoir is used from the dam wall to Oberkappel as a fishing water known for its biodiversity. See under "Rannastausee fishing water" [ Contact ](#ttgCollapseKontakt) ---------------------------------- **Rannatal dam - Rannastausee reservoir** Pfarrkirchen Nr. 13 4141 Pfarrkirchen im Mühlkreis Phone +43 7285 415Show no. E-Mail [pfarrkirchen@oberoesterreich.at](#mailto) Web [www.donauregion.at/pfarrkirchen](http://www.donauregion.at/pfarrkirchen "New window") http://www.donauregion.at/pfarrkirchen --- **Contact person** Tourismusgemeinde Pfarrkirchen im Mühlkreis Pfarrkirchen 13 4141 Pfarrkirchen im Mühlkreis Phone +43 7285 415Show no. E-Mail [pfarrkirchen@oberoesterreich.at](#mailto) Web [de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pumpspeicherkraftwerk\_Ranna](http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pumpspeicherkraftwerk_Ranna "New window") --- **Legal contact information** Rannatalsperre - Rannastausee Pfarrkirchen Nr. 13 AT-4141 Pfarrkirchen im Mühlkreis pfarrkirchen@oberoesterreich.at https://www.donauregion.at/pfarrkirchen --- **We speak the following languages** German English [ Opening hours ](#ttgCollapseOeffnungszeiten) ------------------------------------------------ Viewing from the outside only - always open (24/7) - open to the public - Can only be viewed from outside [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- **Elevation**600 m **Accessibility / arrival**By car: From Austria: Autobahn A1 to Linz, from Linz on the B 127 to Altenfelden roundabout, turn off towards Lembach-Hofkirchen, continue to the turn-off to Pfarrkirchen From Germany: Autobahn A3 to Passau Nord. Take the B 388 towards Wegscheid until the junction to Oberkappel (border). From Oberkappel (crossroads) follow signs to Pfarrkirchen. Train: From Austria: Mühlkreisbahn to Neufelden station, from there take a taxi (Heinzl company in Pfarrkirchen) to Pfarrkirchen - Rannastausee. From Germany: Train station Passau, from there take a taxi (Heinzl in Pfarrkirchen) to Pfarrkirchen - Rannastausee. Airport: Airport Linz/Hörsching. From there take a taxi (Heinzl in Pfarrkirchen) to Pfarrkirchen. Boat: On the Danube to the landing stage in Niederranna. From there, continue by taxi (Heinzl company in Pfarrkirchen) to Pfarrkirchen. **Parking**- Parking space: 15 [ Prices ](#ttgCollapsePreise) -------------------------------- **General price information**No entrance fee [ Suitability ](#ttgCollapseEignung) -------------------------------------- - All weather - Suitable for groups - Suitable for schools - Suitable for kids (all ages) - Suitable for pushchairs - Pets allowed - Suitable for teenagers - Suitable for seniors - Suitable for single travelers - Suitable for families - Suitable for friends - Suitable for couples - Suitable for children **Season**- Spring - Summer - Autumn - Winter [ Accessibility ](#ttgCollapseBarrierefreiheit) ------------------------------------------------- Please get in touch for more information. **Access**- ground level accessible [To the website](http://www.donauregion.at/pfarrkirchen "New window") powered by [TOURDATA](https://www.tourdata.at "New window") [Suggest a change](#mailto) [ ![TOURDATA Logo](https://www.donauregion.at/fileadmin/templates/global/images/Logo-Tourdata.png "TOURDATA Logo") ](https://www.tourdata.at "New window")